3.5.2 Software Configuration

No software configuration is required to program and debug the same device that is mounted on the board.

To program and debug a different microcontroller than what is mounted on the board, Atmel Studio must be configured to allow free selection of devices and programming interfaces.

  1. Navigate to Tools > Options through the menu system at the top of the application.
  2. Select the Tools > Tool settings category in the options window.
  3. Set the Hide unsupported devices option to False.
Figure 3-8. Hide Unsupported Devices
Info: Atmel Studio allows any microcontroller and interface to be selected when the Hide unsupported devices setting is set to False, also microcontrollers and interfaces which are not supported by the on-board debugger.